Progesterone Level Questions (7dpiui)

[InGodsTime]

I had my IUI on February 14th and started progesterone suppositories on the 15th. This morning, I went to my doctor to have my progesterone level checked. They just called and said they would like to see my progesterone level at 20 and it is at 15. I will now do 1 suppository in the morning and 2 at night. They said that at least it is over 10.

Do any of you know anyone who has had any success with low progesterone?

Thanks!

Jeanette
32 yrs old
DH 31
Married 07/05/03
Diag. with PCOS in 2003
HSG - 05/05/04
Hysteroscopy - 06/18/04
3 Clomid Cycles - BFN
Laparoscopy & Ovary Drilling - 12/03/04
Follistem/Ovidril IUI - 02/14/05 to be

[want2bmom]

I have a similar question. We put in three bastolcysts on the 16th. The nurse called me today to say that my estrog was 748 and my proges was 29.7. Im not sure what normal is??? Im doing the shots, which I was told should make the prog higher, but cant seem to get any info on this. What is normal/average? Does anyone have any success stories with low numbers?

[InGodsTime]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't understand these things! I wish I knew what the numbers were supposed to be and all that good stuff, but I don't. I guess I need to ask questions the next time I go to the doctor. LOL

I hope someone with knowledge will answer us.

Good luck!

Thanks!

Jeanette
32 yrs old
DH 31
Married 07/05/03
Diag. with PCOS in 2003
HSG - 05/05/04
Hysteroscopy - 06/18/04
3 Clomid Cycles - BFN
Laparoscopy & Ovary Drilling - 12/03/04
Follistem/Ovidril IUI - 02/14/05 to be

[keleric1017]

Hi ladies! I'll try to help answer your questions. From what the RE told me, they can tell wether you've ovulated or not based on your progesterone levels. They both stimulate growth of the uterine lining. From what I understand high numbers are good, although you can't tell if your pregnant from these numbers. I do know that in order to maintain a pregnancy the progesterone should be at least 10.

I do know of people that have had low progesterone levels to start, that maintained pregnancy. As long as they rise, there shouldn't be a problem. If they put you on progesteone supplements, that should be good.

My second cycle my estrogen was 407 and progesterone was 29, and I had a bfn. This cycle my estrogen was 837, and progesterone was over 40. I have my beta tomorrow, so we'll find out the results then.

I guess my point is that you can have high numbers and not be pregnant, and you can have low numbers and be pregnant. Good luck to you both!

[InGodsTime]

Thanks Kelly! Good luck to you tomorrow!

[want2bmom]

Thank you, your info was helpful. Good luck!!!

[Memmo]

Hello to all of you I am new to the boards here and I am 37 years old 2 boys ages 15 and 11 and i wanted another been through 5 IUI 2 lost pregnacy and now my last IUI was Feb 18 and it worked my first beta was 6 then 16 then 161 and now 1260 so all is good the Dr put me on prometrium 2 daily and took me off my metformin ,I would like to meet others like myself and make some new friends. its been a long time and I am overwhelmed I read all your posts and I know exactly what each and every one of you is going through and if i can be a friend and help Id be more than happy to do so.
Thanks
Memmo-Me-Mo

[InGodsTime]

Welcome and thank you so much!!

[tinkerbabykml]

Hi all I had my transfer on the 3/13 and went back for bloodwork on 3/17 which my estradiol level was 397 which they said was good however my progestrone level was at a 13 and they said it was low so they raised the amount of PIO I take in the evening to 1.5 I also take a progestrone suppository in right before I go to bed. The Dr's office said they like to see a progrestrone around 20 or more.
Thanks
Kris

[AGemini]

At my clinc, they like to see our progesterone level at 20 or above. I had mine done today and mine was 48.5. But like Keleric said you never know. I know someone that had a progesterone level of 15 and she is pregnant. Of course she had to raise the amount.